Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:46:03 -0400WeeblyThu, 20 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMThttp://fuquayvarinagardenclub.weebly.com/you-missed-it/april-meetingThe April 20th meeting was very educational when Dennis Werner shared 'A 20-year journey of creating new Redbud and Butterfly Bush Varieties'. Mr. Werner holds a B.S. and Master's in Horticulture with an emphasis on plant breeding and genetics. His long history with NCSU encompasses teaching and research & development in peach, Redbud and Butterfly Bush cultivars. David's work has led to recent introductions, some which awarded him an award from The American Horticulture Society.

]]>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:04:58 GMThttp://fuquayvarinagardenclub.weebly.com/you-missed-it/march-chris-newsom-with-fv-parks-groundsChris Newsom of The Fuquay-Varina Parks & Grounds Superintendent has a NC State certification as a landscape technician, horticulture, turf management and playground inspection. We were surprised to hear of the many tasks he oversees and pleased to hear of his aspirations to bring a sustainable landscape environment to our community.

Brie Arthur, expert and author of The Foodscape Revolution encouraged us to join the revolution by growing bounty and beauty in everyday landscapes. Brie Arthur has fine-tuned her signature design technique of Foodscaping, a sustainable landscape practice. Brie studied Landscape Design and Horticulture at Purdue University. She has more than a decade of experience in plant production at leading nurseries, including Plant Delights and Camellia Forest. Interested members are following up with a Foodscape workshop at Brie's home. Brie's garden will also be on our fall Garden Tour.

Eric Eibelheuser of Gaia-en presented an introduction on The Art of Bonsai. Eric cover how to observe trees in nature, capture their essence and inspire your design, explained the basic bonsai styles, sizes and types of composition and showed the species of trees that work best for bonsai. He also brought samples to help explain how to select plant materials and styling techniques to get started.

This month we were graced with the presence of Joan Matthews, who grows an abundance of unusual chrysanthemum varieties. Matthews and others have revived the Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society, which disbanded in 2007. Did you know there are 13 different classes of mums? The Society is concerned that the mums we once saw in our grandparents' gardens will eventually be a thing of the past. Please visit www.mums.org/north-carolina/for more information or attend a meeting at JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh who welcomes new members.

]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMThttp://fuquayvarinagardenclub.weebly.com/you-missed-it/september-meeting-herbal-pot-luckOur September meeting was a relaxing event where members participating in a Herbal Pot Luck where we shared food, stories and good company. The herbs came from gardens and spice cabinets and included a nice variety of dishes. We will held a brief business meeting to report the outcome of our Scholarship Fundraiser event.]]>Sun, 22 May 2016 20:10:07 GMThttp://fuquayvarinagardenclub.weebly.com/you-missed-it/may-meeting-annual-plant-swap

The Plant Swap was rescheduled due to rain so we hoped our rain date visit to Diane and Curt's would be a dry one. Cloudy skies were all around as we arrived with shovels in hand. However, the rain couldn't stay away. It dampened the area but not our gardening spirits. After about 15 minutes the sun appeared and we ventured out into the plethora of plants in their amazing yard, gardens and around the pond. We enjoyed the afternoon of garden chat, sharing of plants and the refreshments that were provided. Thank you Diane and Curt!

]]>Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:54:21 GMThttp://fuquayvarinagardenclub.weebly.com/you-missed-it/march-meeting-harnett-county-master-gardenersOur March meeting included a presentation by Matt Jones and Jane McLaurin from The Harnett County Master Gardener Extension Office. The title of their presentation "Planting For Success". Information included soil preparation (don't forget the soil test), proper planting procedures and garden maintenance.

]]>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:10:35 GMThttp://fuquayvarinagardenclub.weebly.com/you-missed-it/february-meeting-conifer-selection-your-landscapeOur club president dazzled and inspired us with a plethora of size, color and seasonal conifers to accommodate any home landscape. Joan's love of conifers is witnessed in her enthusiasm and appearance within her own garden surroundings. Iseli Nursery in Oregon served as a wonderful resource for her presentation. This month we also began a new feature entitled "Garden Chat." Time was allotted for members to share a brief description of a garden favorite or happening within their yard.